Cowboys duo cop heavy blows, Johnston’s yr over, Rooster dealing with ban, Dragons quartet in strife

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North Queensland’s hopes of surging into the highest 4 have taken a success with star ahead Jason Taumalolo struggling a fractured cheekbone of their win over Cronulla.

Taumalolo is more likely to miss no less than a month after he was changed within the first half of the 30-22 triumph at QCB Stadium.

To make issues worse for the Cowboys, fellow ahead Reuben Cotter copped a heavy concussion a short while later after a sickening head conflict with Jesse Ramien.

He’s unlikely to swimsuit up for Thursday’s journey to Leichhardt to face Wests.

Michael Jennings is dealing with a ban of no less than two matches for the excessive shot that floored Manly winger Jason Saab.

The Sydney Roosters veteran was on Sunday handed a grade-two careless high-tackle cost for his shot on Saab within the 34-30 win.

Jennings can take an early responsible plea and miss two weeks or danger a 3rd match on the sideline if he fights the cost and loses.

The cost comes after Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold made his frustrations clear Jennings had not been sin-binned, given Saab was dominated out of the match.

“Jason is criminal within the altering room, he couldn’t cross the HIA protocols and so we lose him for the sport,” Seibold stated. “The Roosters participant will get placed on report and it doesn’t assist us. We don’t get any profit from it simply being a penalty.

“I assumed that may be a sin-bin however it wasn’t tonight for no matter motive.”

The influence of Jennings’ ban is lessened considerably by the actual fact winger Junior Pauga is because of return from his personal high-tackle ban towards the Dolphins.

Centre Joey Manu can be set to quickly return from a damaged hand.

Roosters teammate Sitili Tupouniua and Manly second-rower Corey Waddell additionally copped prices out of the match, however can escape with fines.

Wests Tigers ahead Alex Seyfarth was the one participant charged from the opening night time of the spherical.

He will probably be free to take his place within the dwelling workforce’s line-up after he prevented a suspension regardless of being charged by the NRL Match Overview Committee over a deal with on Warriors veteran Te Maire Martin in Friday night time’s 28-16 loss in Auckland.

Seyfarth was charged with Grade 1 Harmful Contact however will solely be fined $1800-$2500.

Souths skipper Cameron Murray will make his return for Souths in Spherical 22 after his two-game ban for his involvement within the Origin III sideline melee however NSW teammate Haumole Olakau’atu has to attend one other week regardless of copping the identical punishment with Manly having the bye.

Latrell Mitchell is unlikely to be again for the Bunnies after spending a month out with a foot harm after they face Cronulla, who will probably be boosted by the return of fullback Will Kennedy from his controversial ref bump ban.

Veteran winger Alex Johnston received’t play once more this yr after snapping his Achilles in Sunday’s stoush with the Raiders in Canberra whereas Cody Walker has picked up a hip criticism.

Spherical 22 groups

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Wests vs North Qld at Leichhardt Oval: 7.50pm, Thursday August 1

Tigers: Rookie winger Luke Laulilii (concussion) and Starford To’a (hamstring) are out after they failed to complete the loss to the Warriors whereas Lachie Galvin and Isaiah Papali’i are unsure after they had been additionally changed however coach Benji Marshall didn’t elaborate on their accidents.

Cowboys: Heilum Luki (hamstring) is a possibly after lacking Saturday’s stoush with the Sharks. Jason Taumalolo (cheekbone) is out whereas Reuben Cotter (concussion) is all however sure to hitch him on the sidelines.

Warriors vs Parramatta at Go Media Stadium: 6pm, Friday August 2

Warriors: Jackson Ford suffered a knee harm within the win over Wests whereas Shaun Johnson (Achilles) and Marcelo Montoya (groin) are pushing for a return to play Parra.

Eels: Second-rower Kelma Tuilagi (thumb) may very well be again after a few months out.

Dolphins vs Sydney at HBF Park, Perth: 8pm, Friday August 2

Dolphins: Utility ahead Kurt Donoghoe is accessible for choice after serving his three-game excessive deal with ban.

Roosters: Joey Manu is because of return from a damaged hand whereas Junior Pauga is one other enhance out large after finishing his month-long ban for a excessive shot.

Joseph Manu of the Roosters leaves the field after a hand injury during the round 17 NRL match between Sydney Roosters and Wests Tigers at Allianz Stadium, on June 30, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Joseph Manu. (Picture by Brendon Thorne/Getty Photographs)

Gold Coast vs Brisbane at Cbus Tremendous Stadium: 3pm, Saturday August 3

Titans: AJ Brimson’s lingering groin harm means he’s nonetheless no assure to return regardless of lacking a number of weeks.

Broncos: Brendan Piakura, who missed final spherical with a groin harm, and Fletcher Baker, who’s nearing a return from a knee criticism, will probably be within the choice combine. Deine Mariner picked up a knee harm within the loss to the Bulldogs.

Melbourne vs St George Illawarra at AAMI Park: 5.30pm, Saturday August 3

Storm: Marion Seve (hamstring), Younger Tonumaipea (calf), Christian Welch (again) and Alec MacDonald (shoulder) are on the comeback path however Welch could be the solely returnee to make the game-day 17.

Dragons: Tyrell Sloan was dropped to NSW Cup final weekend and may very well be recalled if Mat Feagai is banned for a excessive shot on Daine Laurie. Raymond Faitala-Mariner may be in judiciary strife for his hip-drop on Panthers prop James Fisher-Harris. 

Toby Couchman (crusher) and Jaydn Su’A (excessive deal with) may be charged after they had been additionally placed on report.

Cronulla vs South Sydney at PointsBet Stadium: 7.35pm, Saturday August 3

Sharks: Will Kennedy will reclaim the No.1 jersey from debutant Liam Ison at fullback after serving a one-game suspension for a ref bump. Entrance-rower Royce Hunt (sickness) can be more likely to be again on deck.

Rabbitohs: Journeyman centre Richie Kennar (head knock) and skipper Cameron Murray (suspension) will return whereas star fullback Latrell Mitchell (foot) is an outdoor probability of creating his comeback.  

Interim coach Ben Hornby might want to discover a new left winger after Alex Johnston’s Achilles rupture in Canberra whereas Cody Walker (hip) might want to show his health.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: James Fisher-Harris of the Panthers runs onto the field before the 2023 NRL Grand Final match between Penrith Panthers and Brisbane Broncos at Accor Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

James Fisher-Harris. (Picture by Matt King/Getty Photographs)

Penrith vs Newcastle at BlueBet Stadium: 2pm, Sunday August 4

Panthers: NSW rep Dylan Edwards is hoping to make an early return from his knee harm however Penrith are more likely to be cautious with their fullback. 

James Fisher-Harris (adductor) and Daine Laurie (concussion) are additionally beneath a cloud.

Knights: Adam O’Brien wants a brand new centre with Bradman Finest hamstrung from their last-start loss to Brisbane earlier than the bye with Enari Tuala and Fletcher Sharpe the primary candidates for a recall. 

Canterbury vs Canberra at Belmore Sports activities Floor: 4.05pm, Sunday August 4

Bulldogs: Josh Addo-Carr is near a comeback from the hamstring harm which struck him down on the finish of Might. Entrance-rower Josh Curran injured his knee within the victory over Brisbane whereas Stephen Crichton (neck) is more likely to return.

Raiders: Ricky Stuart is more likely to follow the identical facet which sunk Souths on Sunday.

Bye – Sea Eagles

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